Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Kindergarten... I cannot believe it... but my little girl started Kindergarten today. While I've been praying ALL day long... wait, strike that, ALL week long... wait, strike that, ALL month long...wait, strike that... I've been praying ever since we made the decision to put her into school this year... and I'm sure she's having THE TIME OF HER LIFE right now. A few days ago we went to open house at her school, to meet her teacher, see where she'd be sitting in class, check out the cafeteria and drop off all of her supplies...

Upon entering her classroom, she introduced herself to her teacher, and stated, "I love to learn... let's get busy"... I knew in that moment, that today, her first day of school, was going to be fabulous...

Today, dropping her off, I asked her if she wanted me to walk her in... and she said, "No, I've got this Mommy..." That being said, I totally held her hand the entire walk from the car to the classroom... maybe it wasn't for her, but it was definitely for me. To see her be so bold and confident and courageous, felt unreal to witness. My little girl... the one whose learning ability I doubted when we first met her, and saw how developmentally delayed she was... my little girl... the one who was practically mute when we first met her... my little girl... the one who was the size of a 1.5 year old at age 3.5 years old... that girl.. my girl, made it to Kindergarten today. We're taking each day as they happen... and focusing on the now. I was a little nervous to let her "go" and not to homeschool, but I think in the end, for now, the choice seems right... it fits. I know many wouldn't agree with our decision... but I feel at peace about it. I was in prayer over her ALL day today... and God kept telling me the same thing... that He needs beacons in the schools to shine His light. I think He couldn't have a brighter beacon... truly.

Waiting anxiously to see how it "went" today with her class, her teacher, the other children . . . I have such confidence, after seeing the school and meeting the teacher, that your little one will excel beyond (well beyond) expectations. We've been praying today as well, but the Lord has reminded us (like you) He's "got this." She was His well before she became part of our family . . . and that is all we need to know. Soooo proud of you all and everything you have done to bring this one to the place where she is ready to spread her wings and fly!!!!! PS -- I really miss our "pool dates." They were the best!

What a lil beauty she is and way to go in listening to what God is speaking to your heart about what's best for your girl. My oldest starts kindergarten in two weeks, he as well will be in public school, exactly where God placed us/him. God placed your lil fam in the community He did for a reason, I don't doubt she will be a light there.:)

This post gives me chills, Karen. Who knew what amazing adventures He would take you all on when you met her so many years ago. I love what you said about God needing beacons in His schools-- so true! That Charlotte girl is such a bright light-- I hope I get to hug both your girls again soon!!

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